Mixing with students from all over the world Past Review

By Dimitrius K (Physics and History, SUNY - Binghamton) for

SUNY Binghamton: Lancaster - Exchange & Study Abroad Program at Lancaster University

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

My experience was worthwhile. I have a better understanding of the world and has only encouraged me to see the rest of it. I have made great friends which I still stay in contact with and can never forget the wild times we had. It was awesome.

Personal Information

The term and year this program took place:	Fall 2009

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.	The real teaching is done outside the classroom. Hours were spent in the library (6 to the occasionally 8 hours a day) and whenever I had a difficult time, the instructors were always there. They were also quick to respond to E-mails.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program	It was great and I always got a response except for a few occasions.
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?	I lived in the cheapest accommodation but it was still great. I met many people and our floor was like a huge family. Another huge plus was the fact that we all had our own rooms. <br /><br /> It was a great experience. There is really nothing I can say more.
* Food:	We had to cook our own food and English Cuisine is really nothing special.
* Social & Cultural Integration: How integrated did you feel with the local culture?	It was nothing short of Amazing. Traveling was fun, clubs were fun, and even just chilling out in town was great. The rural parts were also great to.
* Health Care: How well were health issues addressed during the program?
* Safety:	There really isn't anything dangerous about Lancaster and there were constant posters promoting hygiene.
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program?	Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget? (1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week?	About 20 pounds per week for food.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants?	If you can find a sainsbury, wikmans or an Aldis, you should be good. They have loads of good stuff for low prices. Still, it is difficult considering that the American dollar ain't so strong.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live? Select all that apply	Dorm
* Who did you take classes with? Select all that apply	Local Students

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program?	Go abroad as yourself, open-minded, ready to learn, and confident, and come back that way, but a little smarter about the world. Don't change for the worst.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:	Electromagnetism
Course Department:
Instructor:	McCan
Instruction Language:	English
Comments:	Clearly one of the best Physics instructors I ever had. He was ALWAYS available, was funny, and a great instructor. He explained things clearly and accurately. Also, he graded fairly and was willing to look over homework again if he made grading errors.
Credit Transfer Issues: